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14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed toward me,[a] along with the faith and love that are in the Messiah[b] Jesus. 15 This is a trustworthy saying that deserves complete acceptance:[c]

To this world Messiah[d] came,
    sinful people to reclaim.[e]

I am the worst of them. 16 But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the worst sinner,[f] the Messiah[g] Jesus might demonstrate all of his patience as an example for those who would believe in him for eternal life.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 1:14 The Gk. lacks toward me
  2. 1 Timothy 1:14 Or Christ
  3. 1 Timothy 1:15 This formula accompanied early Christian sayings on which full reliance could be placed.
  4. 1 Timothy 1:15 Or Christ; lit. Messiah Jesus
  5. 1 Timothy 1:15 Or save
  6. 1 Timothy 1:16 The Gk. lacks sinner
  7. 1 Timothy 1:16 Or Christ